Julia Roberts' Infamous Armpit Hair Reveal Was a Statement—But Not the One You Think
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In 1999, Julia Roberts waved hello at Hollywood and exposed a bushel of armpit hair. Now, she reveals the real reason behind her inspiring feminist act.
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Julia Roberts' Infamous Armpit Hair Reveal Was a Statement—But Not the One You Think
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Julia Roberts' Infamous Armpit Hair Reveal Was a Statement—But Not the One You Think
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Why I Think Shaving Your Armpits Is Overrated (PHOTOS)
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Julia Roberts: My famous hairy-armpit reveal was a mistake, not a feminist statement
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From this week's podcast episode of Deux/U…link in bio for FULL episod, julia roberts
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Julia Michaels Rocks Her Armpit Hair On Grammys Red Carpet
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People Have A Lot To Say About Halsey's Armpit Hair On The Cover Of 'Rolling Stone
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Julia Roberts says her famous hairy armpit reveal wasn't a feminist statement
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Julia Roberts showing underarm hair at Notting Hill's 1999 premiere 'wasn't a statement
Julia Roberts' Infamous Armpit Hair Reveal Was a Statement—But Not the One You Think
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Julia Roberts: I wasn't making a statement with armpit hair - 8days
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